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Posted on 3/19/14 at 4:12 pm to Flair Chops
My BIL fly fishes the marsh for reds. He does really well sight casting for them. He ties up all kinds of flies for them and the big ones are super cool.
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Posted on 3/19/14 at 4:13 pm to Flair Chops
I would add you may want to look into a vest. Like someone said earlier it's good for storage, but they also make them with a co2 canister that will inflate it if you fall in something deep. Cold water, deep holes and waders strapped to you are not the best combo if you panic easy.
It's just peace of mind, and you'll look the part or like you know what you are doing.
It's just peace of mind, and you'll look the part or like you know what you are doing.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 4:31 pm to Clyde Tipton
I fell in a hole at broken bow. Scared the shite out of me 
Posted on 3/19/14 at 4:43 pm to Flair Chops
I'll second the opinion on the Cabelas RLS+ combo. . . hard to beat for the price. Reel has a nice smooth disc drag (my 8wt has pulled in 32"-36" reds without a hitch) and the rod is decent for the price.
Fishing in Montana, obviously a 8wt will be overkill, although alot of people who fish out that way use a 6 or 7wt to help deal with the wind and be able to handle a variety of species.
For rod upgrades on a budget, the Cabelas LSI rod is on sale for $130 and is lighter and has more finesse for better fly presentation and distance casting.
TFO is a good "budget" rod too, but may not be in your budget. (when compared to rods costing $500+) BVK model would be a good option @ $240
If you want a rod that will work but you aren't sure if you will ever get really into fly fishing, there's also the Cabelas Prestige Plus/3 forks combo for $89 . . . good combo price and will get the job done, but if you get hooked, you'll be wanting to upgrade in short order!
Good luck
Fishing in Montana, obviously a 8wt will be overkill, although alot of people who fish out that way use a 6 or 7wt to help deal with the wind and be able to handle a variety of species.
For rod upgrades on a budget, the Cabelas LSI rod is on sale for $130 and is lighter and has more finesse for better fly presentation and distance casting.
TFO is a good "budget" rod too, but may not be in your budget. (when compared to rods costing $500+) BVK model would be a good option @ $240
If you want a rod that will work but you aren't sure if you will ever get really into fly fishing, there's also the Cabelas Prestige Plus/3 forks combo for $89 . . . good combo price and will get the job done, but if you get hooked, you'll be wanting to upgrade in short order!
Good luck
Posted on 3/19/14 at 4:49 pm to Clyde Tipton
quote:
I would add you may want to look into a vest. Like someone said earlier it's good for storage, but they also make them with a co2 canister that will inflate it if you fall in something deep. Cold water, deep holes and waders strapped to you are not the best combo if you panic easy.
Sound advice. Coonasses aren't really known for their cold water swimming prowess. Posted on 3/19/14 at 4:54 pm to Clyde Tipton
quote:
I actually fly fished for trout in North Arkansas
In the white river?
Posted on 3/19/14 at 4:56 pm to nahtanojc
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TFO is a good "budget" rod too,
Yes
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but may not be in your budget. (when compared to rods costing $500+) BVK model would be a good option @ $240
BVK is garbage and too expensive. Plenty of other tfos suit his needs.
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If you want a rod that will work but you aren't sure if you will ever get really into fly fishing, there's also the Cabelas Prestige Plus/3 forks combo for $89 . . . good combo price and will get the job done, but if you get hooked, you'll be wanting to upgrade in short order!
Sound advice
Posted on 3/19/14 at 7:47 pm to Flair Chops
Sage has a good beginner package, and is not a rod you will throw away once you decide you like the sport. I still have and use my first sage today.
As for waders, I usually just tough it out with wading boots and neoprene socks, but I'd bet the house it will be a little cold for that in Montana.
As for waders, I usually just tough it out with wading boots and neoprene socks, but I'd bet the house it will be a little cold for that in Montana.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 9:36 pm to Flair Chops
I lived in colorado for a while and did quite a bit of fly fishing...I will say that everything that DonChowder says in this thread is spot on...
I got a reddington 5 weight rod, some stockingfoot neoprene waders, and a flyfishing vest and was good to go....served me well for trout and now serves me well when the bream bed up...I even have an extra set of wader boots with cleats on the bottom instead of felt, so I can use the same waders for duck hunting...
I got a reddington 5 weight rod, some stockingfoot neoprene waders, and a flyfishing vest and was good to go....served me well for trout and now serves me well when the bream bed up...I even have an extra set of wader boots with cleats on the bottom instead of felt, so I can use the same waders for duck hunting...
Posted on 3/20/14 at 11:01 am to Flair Chops
Also going to suggest the TFO package for an entry setup. I would get a 6 wt for Montana. Your fly line is something you may not want to skimp on if you are planning on doing a lot of fishing, but that is something that will depend on the fishing you want to do.
Rio Gold floating line is my personal favorite for dries. I THINK cabelas has it on sale for $40. I'm going to be living in Yellowstone all summer doing a bullshite job in order to maximize my fishing this year, if you are ever interested in heading down to do some fishing.
Rio Gold floating line is my personal favorite for dries. I THINK cabelas has it on sale for $40. I'm going to be living in Yellowstone all summer doing a bullshite job in order to maximize my fishing this year, if you are ever interested in heading down to do some fishing.
Posted on 3/20/14 at 11:10 am to Flair Chops
quote:I have dabbled
any of you guys fly fish?
Posted on 3/20/14 at 11:57 am to jimbeam
I primarly fish in North AR and mostly on the White although the Norfork is by far my favorite.
I've fished up there for better than 15 yrs. I tie my on flies and build my own rods. At the present I believe I have around 20 (fly rods). Most of those are St. Croix which I absolutely love. I also have Orvis, G. Loomis, and my saltwater rods are Sage. I've fished in NY, FL, MX, MT and many others.
I don't say lightly that I believe that TFO is the best for the money. I've played with them many times but as I own most every rod weight I can't justify buying more. I'm not saying I'm an expert, far from it but I do know what I like.
I've fished up there for better than 15 yrs. I tie my on flies and build my own rods. At the present I believe I have around 20 (fly rods). Most of those are St. Croix which I absolutely love. I also have Orvis, G. Loomis, and my saltwater rods are Sage. I've fished in NY, FL, MX, MT and many others.
I don't say lightly that I believe that TFO is the best for the money. I've played with them many times but as I own most every rod weight I can't justify buying more. I'm not saying I'm an expert, far from it but I do know what I like.
Posted on 3/20/14 at 12:14 pm to bbvdd
Heading up to the White to go fly fishing for the first time tomorrow
Posted on 3/20/14 at 12:22 pm to MrCoachKlein
Olive whooly boogers cast quartering down stream. Let it swing and then strip a couple of times. They'll hit right at the strip. Almost fool proof.
Good luck. Have you checked to see if the
damn is generating?
Good luck. Have you checked to see if the
damn is generating?
Posted on 3/20/14 at 12:27 pm to Flair Chops
TFO - Temple Fork Outfitters have great rods for the price.
I have a TFO reel I have not used yet, so cannot comment on that.
Check out some fly fishing forum classifieds for some good deals.
I have a TFO reel I have not used yet, so cannot comment on that.
Check out some fly fishing forum classifieds for some good deals.
Posted on 3/20/14 at 12:34 pm to bbvdd
Negative, my roommate guides in the summer so I'm sure he somewhat knows what's up. Going to be a fun learning experience for me. Once I learn to cast he will not be able to stop this coonass.
Eta: He was tying whooly boogers last night
Eta: He was tying whooly boogers last night
This post was edited on 3/20/14 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 3/20/14 at 12:52 pm to bbvdd
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North AR and mostly on the White although the Norfork is by far my favorite.
The Norfork spur is loaded, the hatchery is on the North end right below the damn. Its full of little stupid ones. Although I did catch a beast in the catch and release stretch once.
If you want consistantly bigger, harder fighting fish you have to get away from the crowds and the hatchery and find some seclusion on the White River. Easy if you have a boat. I knew some land owners up there that would let me walk in on some more remote spots. By far the best fishing once you get the hang of it like mending and working your fly. It's not all about just the casting...
Posted on 3/20/14 at 12:55 pm to jorconalx
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In the white river?
Yeah, my family had a lake house on Norfork Lake just outside of Mountain Home.
I haven't been back in 10 or more years, but I plan on making a trip soon.
Posted on 3/20/14 at 12:57 pm to Clyde Tipton
We're going to have to trucks, so I think we're going to float all day. This is my first time doing anything like this so I'm pretty excited
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